- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel pays tribute to Vala along with other leaders
NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, AUG 6
One of the Army soldiers who was killed in line of action in Jammu and Kashmir was laid to rest with full military honours in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
ભારતીય સેનાના વીર જવાન ગુજરાતના સુરેન્દ્રનગર જિલ્લાના મહિપાલસિંહ વાળા જમ્મુ કાશ્મીરના કુલગામ ખાતે આતંકવાદીઓ સાથેની અથડામણમાં શહીદ થયા છે. આજે અમદાવાદ ખાતે તેમના પાર્થિવ દેહને શ્રધ્ધાસુમન અર્પણ કર્યા અને તેમના શોકસંતપ્ત પરિવારજનોને સાંત્વના પાઠવી. દેશ અને દેશવાસીઓની રક્ષા કાજે… pic.twitter.com/iOLqGG47nD
— Bhupendra Patel (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Bhupendrapbjp) August 6, 2023
A large number of people, including political leaders, gathered to pay tribute to martyred Indian Army jawan Mahipalsinh Vala, whose body was brought to his hometown in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad on Sunday from Jammu and Kashmir.
General Manoj Pande #COAS and All Ranks of the #IndianArmy salute the supreme sacrifice of Havildar Babulal Haritwal, Signalman Vala Mahipalsinh Pravinsinh & Rifleman Waseem Sarwar who laid down their lives in the line of duty at #Kulgam during an operation against the… https://t.co/c2fcChgZKg
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) August 6, 2023
Vala was one of the three Army personnel killed in an encounter with militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday evening, said Defence PRO Gujarat & Spokesperson Wing Commander N Manish.
#ChinarCorps Cdr & all ranks paid homage to Hav Babulal Haritwal, Sigmn Vala Mahipalsinh Pravinsinh & Rfn Waseem Sarwar who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Op Halan, #Kulgam in a firefight with terrorists on 04 Aug 23.
Our deepest condolences to the bereaved… pic.twitter.com/EqHHEE2xIs
— Chinar Corps🍁 – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) August 6, 2023
The soldier’s mortal remains arrived at Ahmedabad airport from Srinagar in a military aircraft and was transported to his native Viratnagar in Odhav area, where the ceremonial guard of honour and last rites were conducted with full military honours.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel paid tribute to Vala by laying a wreath on the martyred soldier’s body along with other leaders. He also consoled the grieving family members and also assured to extend all possible help to them.
“A gallant Indian Army jawan Mahipalsingh Vala of Surendranagar district of Gujarat was martyred in an encounter with terrorists at Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Offered tribute to his mortal remains at Ahmedabad and condoled with his bereaved family.
“Grateful salute to the immortal martyr who made the supreme sacrifice to protect the country and countrymen,” Patel tweeted.
Honoring the courageous soldier of the Indian Army, Vala Mahipalsinh Pravinsinh ji from Gujarat. He was martyred during the exchange of fire with terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir. His unwavering dedication, selflessness, and commitment to the country will forever be a source of… pic.twitter.com/w0PK5OtOX9
— Harsh Sanghavi (Modi ka Parivar) (@sanghaviharsh) August 6, 2023
A large number of people gathered to pay homage and join the funeral procession.
The martyred soldier was to become a father in a few days, and his wife and other members of the family were inconsolable.
